The 30 Best Easy Freezer Meals for Busy Moms
If you are looking for a way to save time in the kitchen, make-ahead freezer meals are the way to go. These 30 freezer meals for busy moms are also kid-friendly and perfect to have on hand for weeknight dinners.
Freezer Make Ahead Meals For Busy Moms: A DIY GUIDE
When I was pregnant with my son, I decided to spend some time prepping some meals ahead of time so that when I had the baby I could just grab a bag from the freezer and not have to think about what to make for dinner.
I got addicted to the process and ended up with enough meals prepped that we had two freezer meals per week for 3 months as part of our weekly meal plan before I had to make more.
Those make ahead meals were a life-saver as a new mom with two kids, but they are just as helpful now as a busy working mom.
Whether you’re an expecting mom, a new mom, a veteran mom or a working mom… you should hop on the freezer meal bandwagon ASAP.
Freezer cooking is the perfect way to prep homemade meals so you don’t have to resort to fast food (or cereal) to feed your family when you’re short on time.
The basic idea is that you prep all the ingredients for the meal and then store it in a freezer bag or foil baking tin. Some of the meals even call for cooking the entire thing so that when it’s dinner time all you have to do is heat up the meal and dinner is ready.
Many moms make their freezer meals in bulk, including me. By cooking large batches can get your freezer stocked with multiple meals at a time, but you only do the work once.
The basic steps are:
- Choose your freezer friendly recipes
- Make your grocery list
- Get your items from the grocery store
- Prep the ingredients (chop veggies, cube meat etc)
- Cook the meal (Some recipes won’t be cooked now, but instead you will freeze the ingredients and drop it in the slow cooker, instant pot or oven on the day you will serve it)
- Portion the meals into storage containers (plastic bags or baking tins)
- Freeze and store until you’re ready
Another great tip is to choose recipes that require the same ingredients, which will make shopping and prep easier.
I also always buy prechopped veggies from the produce or freezer section to save myself even more time when conducting my freezer meal assembly line.
Quick and Easy Make Ahead Freezer Meals for Moms
By having a few (or 30) meals stocked in your freezer you will save yourself a ton of time and stress trying to figure out what to have for dinner.
Of course you can make these freezer meals for yourself, but they also make the perfect gift to bring to a new moms or that friend who needs a break when it comes to cooking for her family.
Below you will find a month’s worth of our favorite freezer make ahead meals that are perfect for getting dinner on the table on those busy weeknights or weekends.
All of the recipes in this list are family-friendly and include ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Enjoy!
Easy Make Ahead Freezer Meals
I searched high and low for the make ahead freezer meals on this list. To make the cut they needed to be quick, easy and kid-friendly. Perfect for busy moms, new moms and hungry people!
Chicken Freezer Meal Recipes
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is an easy recipe for shredded chicken. You can use this chicken in all kinds of dishes from tacos, to burrito bowls, to salads, to quesadillas. This chicken is freezer friendly and such a great busy weekday option.
Chicken Tuscan Pasta Bake - Freezer Friendly
Creamy, flavorful, and healthy, this Chicken Tuscan Pasta Bake is perfect to eat right away or to prep ahead and freeze for another day. Great for sharing with people in need of a meal, too.
Easy Make-Ahead Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
These are so easy to make and everyone loves them. And these chicken dinner enchiladas work so well to make ahead of time, especially if you’re making these for a big family party!
Quick and Easy Chicken Parmesan Freezer Meal
This quick and easy Parmesan chicken freezer meal is so simple but also delicious!
Freezer Meals - Chicken, Broccoli, Bacon and Potato Bake
A tasty freezer meal that is easy to double, triple or quadruple, so you have plenty of meals when you need one! And it has bacon!
Chicken Bacon Ranch Taquitos | Make-Ahead Meal Mom
Chicken and bacon in a creamy, cheese, ranch filling – these Chicken Bacon Ranch Taquitos are ALWAYS a family favorite freezer meal! They are super easy to make and will help you get dinner on the table in no time! Bake straight from frozen and then are on the table in 20 minutes!!!
Chicken Pot Pie - Easy Freezer Meal Recipe
Chicken pot pie, and for the kids that aren’t vegetable lovers, it’s easier to sneak those in to a dish like this, disguised with chicken and a flaky crust!
Chicken Noodle Soup Freezer Meal
Tender chicken, fresh vegetables and delicious noodles; this the best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Freezer Meal recipe! Not only is it hearty and comforting, it’s ready in under an hour.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili (Freezer Meal)
This makes a great freezer meal. I usually make a double-batch when I make this- make half for that evening and then go ahead and freeze the second half. So one shopping trip and prep time for two meals.
Freezer Bag Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Get your favorite playlist queued up and spend some time prepping this easy stir-fry for an almost instant meal later.
Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole
Between the frozen broccoli and canned soup, this one feels a little retro, but man is it delicious! While the recipe calls for using a cooked rotisserie chicken, you could easily substitute leftover Thanksgiving turkey as well!
Ground Beef Recipes
Egg Roll in a Bowl--easy, healthy, and delicious! | Whole New Mom
This freezer-friendly Healthy Egg Roll in a Bowl (aka Crack Slaw) has all of the great flavor of Egg Rolls, but it's a sure to please Easy One Pan Meal with all the taste, but without the carby wrappers.
Bolognese Pasta Bake - a cheesy, comforting & easy-to-make pasta recipe
Are you facing a hectic week? You can prep this Bolognese Pasta Bake into individual portions or family-sized ones and bake them straight out of the freezer as you please.
Best Tater Tot Casserole - Make Ahead Freezer Meal For Busy Moms
This make ahead casserole uses simple ingredients that pack a mouth watering and cheesy punch.
Freezer Meal Breakfast Ideas
Freezer Friendly Breakfast Egg Sandwiches
Skip the drive thru in the morning and make your own freezer friendly breakfast egg sandwiches. Make a batch, freeze it, and have a sandwich for breakfast everyday!
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats (+ Freezer-Friendly Tip)
Make mornings easier by meal prepping a batch of Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats for the week and follow a simple freezer-friendly tip to enjoy steel cut oats in just minutes.
Freezer Smoothie Packs
3 healthy, fresh fruit freezer smoothie packs recipes! Save time and money by freezing your favorite seasonal produce into ready to make and serve smoothies.
Make Ahead Freezer Veggie Breakfast Sandwiches
These make ahead freezer veggie breakfast sandwiches are perfect for busy routines! Save time and energy during the week with a little bit of meal prep over the weekend!
Freezer Friendly Double Chocolate Banana Muffins | Make Ahead Meals
These freezer-friendly double chocolate banana muffins will quickly be a family favorite!
Baked French Toast Sticks (Freezer-Friendly)
Skip the butter and the sauté pan in favor of this fresh and family-friendly recipe for Baked French Toast Sticks that are easy to freeze and reheat!
Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Meal prep over the weekend for the best burritos during the week. Loaded with tater tots, eggs, beans and cheese, of course!!
Oatmeal Pancakes for the Freezer
A little prep goes a long way with these Oatmeal Pancakes for the Freezer. Make a couple of batches and have healthy, hearty and tasty breakfasts on the run all week long.
Kid-Friendly Freezer Meals
Freezer-Friendly Bean & Cheese Burritos
Make your kids (and the rest of your family) happy with these freezer-friendly bean and cheese burritos. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
Baked Penne Pasta {Freezer Meal}
Delicious dinner recipe? Check. Freezer friendly? Check. Makes a lot of leftovers? Check. Approved by all ages in the family? Check. Feeds a large group of people? Check. Easy to make? Check!
Freezer-Friendly Ham & Swiss Pockets
Make your own homemade freezer-friendly Ham & Swiss Hot Pockets at home for cheap!!! They are perfect to keep in the freezer for easy dinners, school lunches or after-school snacks! They take only minutes to make and taste delicious!
Easy Freezer Mac & Cheese Recipe!
Life gets crazy sometimes, and there is not enough time to throw dinner together. That’s what makes me so excited about this Easy Freezer Mac & Cheese Recipe!!
Freezer Friendly Pizza Bagels
These Freezer-Friendly Pizza Bagels are quick and easy to assemble and a delicious throw back to the bagel bites of our childhood!
Ham & Cheese Potato Bake Freezer Meal
This freezer meal recipe is so good. If your family loves ham, cheese, and potatoes you might want to double this recipe to yield six 9×13 pans.
The Best Philly Cheesesteak Freezer Recipe
This recipe is quick and easy to prep and cook, The ingredients freeze well and still cook up beautifully- making it an ideal recipe for our Skillet Freezer Meal.
Shrimp Stir Fry (Freezer Meal)
A fast and easy Shrimp Stir Fry starring shrimp and fresh vegetables ready to eat in 20 minutes or perfect to stash in the freezer.
There you have it mama! A month’s worth of make ahead freezer meals for busy moms!
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